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The purpose of first-line supervisors of police and detectives is to ensure that legal requirements and regulations are fulfilled in criminal investigations, and to directly supervise the work of the police force. These individuals respond to complaints regarding police officers, ensure preservation of the chain of evidence, and cooperate with individuals from other law enforcement agencies and court personnel as necessary. They may be required to testify in court regarding investigations. A high school diploma or the equivalent and specialized training are generally required for this profession.

A First-Line Supervisor of Police or Detective can earn a wage between 48000 to 72000 based on experience. First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives can receive a wage of Sixty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars every year.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives have the highest salaries in California, where they can get average pay levels of about $120000. This group of people receive the highest pay in Educational Services, where they can earn an average salary rate of $81040.